IT Risk and Governance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology risk management is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will support the implementation of a new IT risk management framework, manage technology governance, and prepare reports on performance. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in enterprise IT environments, with knowledge of IT governance frameworks being essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise technology services, support, or administration.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments and cloud computing.
• Ability to automate tasks using PowerAutomate or Python.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of risk identification control strategies.
• Review and analyze internal and external technology issues.
• Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.

Skills

ITIL

Asset management

Cybersecurity

Data analysis

PowerBI

Tableau

Python

PowerAutomate

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Wakefield

Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

IT Risk and Governance Analyst – Wakefield – 3 month contract

We are seeking an analytical mind, with an eye for detail, procedures and technical acumen, to help the business implement and run a new IT risk management framework. This is a role supporting a Technology Transformation Programme and maintaining oversight of current operational technology and applications.

• Assist the implementation of risk identification control strategies; work with multiple teams to create learning materials, templates, and facilitate workshops.
• Support horizon scanning exercises to identify emerging risks, working with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes.
• Manage changes to a risk taxonomy and reference library to support technology risk identification and assessment.

Risk and Event Analysis

• Review, triage, and analyze internal and external technology issues and risk events; update knowledge bases for organizational learning.
• Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and deep dives.
• Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations.

Risk Controls and Management

• Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls library; support policy development.
• Manage the IT controls library, review change requests, and analyze control performance.
• Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks and process improvements.

Risk Governance and Compliance

• Manage the Technology Service Governance interface, handle FAQs, demand, and metrics analysis.
• Ensure proper record-keeping of governance decisions and support audit processes.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.
• Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and audits.
• Develop visualizations for risk communication and promote awareness campaigns.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in enterprise technology services, support, or administration (ITIL, asset management).
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and applications.
• Experience with IT controls, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
• Ability to automate tasks using PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.